Please Note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book.

Just as exciting as winning the World Series, Astroball: The New Way to Win It All by Ben Reiter intrigues you as you learn about the behind the scenes process of analytics that drives so many of the decisions made in Major League Baseball clubhouses today.

What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include?

• Synopsis of the original book
• Detailed chapter-by-chapter summaries
• A guide to the analysts, coaches, and owners involved
• The science behind the Astro's success
• An in-depth editorial review
• Personal stories from the Astro's road to the World Series
• Background on the author

About the Original Book: For people interested in the statistical side of baseball, for baseball fans or anyone who is interested in the application of analytics for improving performance, Astroball: The New Way to Win It All by Ben Reiter provides facts, human interest bits and projections about America’s favorite sport. With plenty of background on the people making the changes to the way baseball is being developed in the 21st century to the players who are embracing these new processes, Astroball is easy-to-read while it provides a three-dimensional look at a complex operation. After extensive research and analysis of his own, Ben Reiter offers readers a clear look at the evolution of the traditional game of baseball with all the pros and cons of allowing computers to make decisions.

DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Astroball.